Fischer has only contributed to partisan dysfunction and gridlock on the issue of immigration. She’s had nearly six years to fix our broken immigration system and has accomplished nothing.
Sen. Deb Fischer’s Record On Immigration
Fischer Voted Against Final Passage Of Bipartisan Comprehensive Immigration Reform, Including Incremental Path To Citizenship. In June 2013, Fischer voted against the: “Passage of a bill that would overhaul U.S. immigration policies, create an incremental path to citizenship for most illegal immigrants in the country and institute new border security measures. It would require the Homeland Security Department to complete certain security measures, including 700 miles of fencing along the southern border, nationwide use of its E-Verify system and a biometric entry-exit system at all international airports and seaports, before illegal immigrants who receive provisional legal status can become permanent residents. It would make available $42.5 billion for additional border control agents, the 700-mile fence and monitoring technology, such as cameras and drones. It would create visa programs for agricultural and low-skilled workers and qualified entrepreneurs, and increase temporary visas available for high-skilled workers from 65,000 to 115,000 annually. The bill would create a program to allocate green cards, up to 250,000 each year, on a merit-based system, with consideration given to family ties in the United States and the country’s economic needs. It would require DHS to annually audit its E-Verify system and begin removal proceedings for at least 90 percent of people who stay beyond the duration of their visas. It also would prevent immigrants from claiming Social Security benefits for work they did while unauthorized and bar non-citizens from receiving public assistance.” The bill passed by 68-32. [CQ, 6/27/13, S.744, Vote 168, 6/27/13]